GENESEE COUNTY/Santa makes a special trip to Oakfield on Saturday evening

Video of parade-December 21, 2024 Local fire and law enforcement agencies teamed up with Operation Santa’s S.L.E.D. to bring Santa to Lexi Sanfratello’s doorstep in Oakfield on Saturday evening. Lexi is the youngest daughter of Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello, who died in the line of duty on March 10, 2024 “My …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Friends, family, law enforcement/fire and EMS community say goodbye to Sgt. Sanfratello

VIDEO–Funeral Services for Sgt. Sanfratello were held at the Call Arena at Genesee Community College on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Previously: BATAVIA/Procession to GCC for Sgt. Sanfratello – Video News Service GENESEE COUNTY/New Jersey teen Runs 4 Heroes and Sgt. Sanfratello, local law enforcement join her at Van Detta Stadium …

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GENESEE COUNTY/DA releases statement in the death of Sgt. Sanfratello, further charges are pending in incident

Press release/Statement from District Attorney Kevin T. Finnell Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello was working a detail at the Batavia Downs Gaming Facility on March 9, 2024 when, he was called to assist Batavia Downs Security personnel with two unruly patrons. In the course of escorting the individuals …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Deputy dies in the line of duty during a physical altercation at Batavia Downs

Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office has transferred the investigation into a line-of-duty death incident that occurred at Batavia Downs on March 10, 2024, at approximately 12:45 am (prior to DST) to the City of Batavia Police Department. This incident resulted in the death of Genesee County Sheriff’s Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello, …

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